Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Youth With Diabetes Mellitus
Published: August 28, 2014
- The rates of both type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are increasing in youth.
- Two- to 10-fold increases in rates of coronary heart disease and death resulting from coronary heart disease in T1DM were reported in multiple studies involving adults.
- One approach to cardiovascular disease risk reduction in diabetes mellitus uses the A, B, C approach. In addition to glucose control (HbA1c, or A), blood pressure (BP or B), and cholesterol (C) management are emphasized.
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Youth With Diabetes Mellitus
David Maahs, MD, Co-chair of the writing group for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Youth With Diabetes Mellitus, explains the purpose of the paper and outlines the takeaway messages for clinicians and their patients.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Do We Need More Research to Tell Us That Diabetes Mellitus is Bad? by Samuel S. Gidding, MD
Recommended Reading
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease
- Science News: Severe Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Identification, Associated Health Risks, and Treatment Approaches
- Science News: Nontraditional Risk Factors and Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease: Mechanistic, Research, and Clinical Considerations for Youth – A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association
- Science News: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prevention
Related Resources
Resources for Your Practice
- Lifelong Learning Opportunities for Credit:
- Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: Current Controversies
- Live Webinar - Cardiometabolic Risk Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
- Diabetes Tools & Resources
- Prevention Tools: Risk Calculator, Pocket Cards, Slide Sets